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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 23
Patriots' RB3 Competition Gets Another Interesting Wrinkle Following Preseason Win
It seems like each week, a different New England Patriots running back sticks out from the rest of the pack. After Jam Miller ran for 55 yards in the team's tie with the Indianapolis Colts, one might have expected to remain the top option when the Philadelphia Eagles came to town.
New England Patriots News / HITC / August 23
Patriots rookie quarterback shows off surprising ability during NFL pre-season game against the Eagles
Patriots rookie Behren Morton put on a double act in the pre-season win over the Eagles. The quarterback was called on as an emergency punter, then won the game under centre.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 23
Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update
The New England Patriots want to get their young cornerback paid and on the field. Gonzalez, however, is being a bit of a tough bargain in his contract negotiations.
The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23
Mike Vrabel did not mince words about Patriots’ defense
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was not happy with what he saw from his defense on Saturday, and he was not shy about saying it. Vrabel took the unusual step of calling a timeout with 1:53 to go in the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Kyle Williams News / New England Patriots on SI / August 23
Speed Alone Might Earn Patriots WR Kyle Williams a Roster Spot
Kyle Williams spent parts of training camp repping as the New England Patriots' seventh wide receiver. The speedster, taken in the third round last year, didn't have a strong start to his summer.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 23
Four Patriots Whose Stock Rose in Saturday Night Win over Eagles
Figuring that New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel sticks to the script and gives the starters a true game experience in next Thursday night’s exhibition finale at Cleveland, Saturday night was a giant moment for a handful of guys attempting to make the team.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 23
3 Risers, 3 Fallers From Patriots' Preseason Win Over Eagles: Young RB, WR Step Up
FOXBORO --- The first New England Patriots victory of the 2026 NFL (pre)season has hit the history books. The Patriots took down the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 on Saturday night, in about as "thrilling" of a fashion a preseason game can be.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / August 23
Mike Vrabel Lays Down the Challenge to Rookie Gabe Jacas After Tough Saturday Night
For the second straight week when New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about rookie edge Gabe Jacas, the boss quickly pivoted to special teams talk.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Nick DeGennaro News / New England Patriots on SI / August 23
Nick DeGennaro, Patriots Undrafted WRs Shine Bright in Comeback Win
FOXBORO --- Nick DeGennaro ran untouched to the end zone and fell to his knees. The New England Patriots rookie wide receiver just scored his first NFL touchdown, and it was to complete a game-winning drive to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21.
Mike Vrabel News / EssentiallySports / August 23
'I Wanted to Get This off My Chest': Mike Vrabel Calls Out Patriots Players Mid-game After Narrow Win Over Eagles
It’s only preseason, but the New England Patriots struggled and already left Mike Vrabel sweating. Definitely, they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 on August 22; however, the Patriots’ defensive struggles left a sour taste.
Christian Gonzalez News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22
Patriots Still Aiming For Christian Gonzalez Extension
In the immediate aftermath of Devon Witherspoon‘s market-resetting Seahawks extension, it became clear no deal was imminent between the Patriots and fellow 2023 draftee Christian Gonzalez.
Tom Brady News / The Spun / August 21
Patriots Player 'Irritated' By Tom Brady's Super Bowl Comment
Prior to Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, Patriots legend Tom Brady infamously “I don’t have a dog in the fight.” While the Patriots may have been too focused on their Super Bowl prep to address it then, one Patriots player is ready to address it now.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate
The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent the offseason locking in several of their young players to long-term contract extensions, but Joey Porter Jr. may have to wait.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte
The New England Patriots went from having one of the most underwhelming wide receiver corps in the league to having more mouths than they can feed.
Drake Maye News / Yardbarker / August 21
Was Drake Maye ranked too high or too low at No. 11 in NFL Top 100?
After a breakout 2025 campaign that saw Maye lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl and finish as the league's runner-up, does his No. 11 ranking warrant a higher or lower spot?
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 21
3 surprise Patriots 2026 preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1
There are changes on the New England Patriots roster that are not usually associated with a Super Bowl team. The Pats certainly gained respect around the NFL last year for their rise from worst to first in the AFC East and their continued run to the AFC Championship.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / August 21
2026 Patriots Draft Class: Who's Locked up a Spot? Who is Still Battling for One?
The key, two-day, joint practices are in the books for the New England Patriots, whose top half of the roster is now pointed to the regular season while the bottom half continues the fight for jobs.
New England Patriots News / EssentiallySports / August 21
'You Don’t Have to Succumb': 2x Patriots Super Bowl Champ Embraces Freedom After ESPN Firing
Damien Woody’s 15-year run at ESPN came to an end last week when the network chose not to renew his contract, joining a host of former figures laid off by the network this year.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 20
Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded
Quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are hoping to make it back to the big game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Eagles' Jalen Hurts discusses feelings about Patriots' A.J. Brown, advice for Drake Maye
Questions about the working relationship between Hurts and Brown hovered over the Eagles for years before the Eagles officially traded Brown to the Patriots this past June.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
Three NFL quarterbacks who need a massive comeback in 2026
Some NFL quarterbacks enter a new season chasing awards or postseason glory. But three starting quarterbacks need to prove that one difficult year did not permanently change their careers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19
Jalen Hurts struggles during Eagles-Patriots joint practice
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been one of the most criticized players at his position since he took over as the full-time starter in 2021. With good reason.
A.J. Brown News / Yardbarker / August 19
A.J. Brown, Patriots win battle vs. Eagles in joint practice
The bad blood between the Eagles and Brown is well-documented at this point.
Kayshon Boutte News / Yardbarker / August 18
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte has one final response to trade saga
Boutte is entering a contract year with no new deal in sight.
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